GROOVING LOW - ULTIMATE GROOVES FOR BASS

Grooving Low - Ultimate Grooves For Bass is a self-written and published book by Gerardo Colon Ortiz. It introduces and demonstrates several Latin styles (salsa 2-3, salsa 3-2, bossa, samba, swing, funk, latin jazz, bomba, plena, son montuno, bolero, merengue apambichao', afro-cuban, rumba, and more). It includes 100 examples and six arrangements. 49 pages. Spiral bound. Written in standard notation and TAB.This title is available in eBook (adobe pdf) format here.

UPDATE: The audio (MP3) files for this title are now available for download upon completing your purchase. On your order confirmation, you will be provided with a link to click on so you can download the MP3 files. The link will be located at the top of your order confirmation.

BOOK INTRODUCTIONThe purpose of this book is to familiarize the contemporary bassist with rhythms such as: salsa 2-3, salsa 3-2, bossa, samba, swing, funk, latin jazz, bomba, plena, son montuno, bolero, merengue apambichao', afro-cuban, rumba and chords. The book also includes tablature for easy understanding of notes.

Once you understand the concept of each rhythm, have fun with the patterns and make it part of your repertoire. Play it over and over. This will give you more fluidity and confidence in your playing.

In short you'll have the tools that are required to play all the styles mentioned above. Grooving comes from lots of listening and practicing.